1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 130 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
